Blog

09 Jun 25

Adolescents Express Concerns Over Confidentiality in School Sickbays

At a National Stakeholders Co-Creation Forum, adolescents voiced serious concerns about the lack of privacy and confidentiality in school sickbays—an issue they described as critically undermining their access to essential mental and sexual, and reproductive health (AMSRH) services. The forum, convened at the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons in Accra, brought together health experts, […]

30 May 25

Ensuring a #PeriodFriendlyWorld: Agona Bobikuma Students Share Menstrual Health Challenges During ARHR’s WMH Day Event

As part of activities to mark World Menstrual Hygiene (WMH) Day, ARHR, in partnership with its Community-Based organization, the Young and Lonely Foundation, engaged approximately 200 adolescent students at Agona Bobikuma on menstrual hygiene management (MHM). The initiative aimed to provide information and create a supportive environment that challenges stigma and normalizes menstruation for girls. […]

28 May 25

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025: Advancing the Mission for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld

Every year on May 28, the global community unites to observe Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) – a pivotal moment to challenge period stigma, promote menstrual health, and uphold the dignity and rights of everyone who menstruates. For the second consecutive year, the theme “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld” leads the charge. Departing from the tradition […]

19 May 25

From Tradition to Transformation: The Gender Model Family Approach

May 15th marks the International Day of Families, a global observance that underscores the vital role families play in shaping individuals and strengthening societies. This year’s celebration holds added significance as the global community strives to build more inclusive, equitable, and resilient family structures. The 2025 commemoration is particularly timely as the world prepares for […]

06 May 25

Burdened and Unseen: The Health Toll of Women’s Triple Roles

In Ghana, a woman’s daily life is a delicate balancing act, often performed in silence and under strain. She is the income earner, the caregiver, and the community builder. She wakes before dawn to fetch water, prepares meals for the family, walks miles to her market stall or office, attends community meetings, and still carries […]

28 Apr 25

Revolutionizing Health and Safety at Work: The Role of AI and Digitalization in Ghana

Globally, the toll of unsafe working conditions remains staggering. According to the ILO, nearly 2.9 million workers die each year from occupational accidents and work-related diseases. An estimated 402 million people suffer non-fatal work-related injuries, contributing to economic losses. These figures underscore the urgent need for robust occupational safety systems. Every year on April 28, […]

25 Apr 25

Free Sanitary Pads for Girls in School Launched: Commendable Step Forward, but Key Questions Remain

In a landmark move to improve menstrual hygiene and reduce school absenteeism among adolescent girls, the government launched the Free Sanitary Pads for Girls in School policy yesterday. The initiative is a significant stride towards achieving gender equity in education and ensuring that no girl is left behind due to a natural process such as […]

17 Apr 25

ARHR Engages Stakeholders to Co-Create a Gender and Intersectional Framework to Assess the Network of Practice Implementation in Ghana

Accra, April 16, 2025 — ARHR convened a dynamic multi-stakeholder meeting in Accra to co-create a comprehensive gender and intersectional framework to evaluate the Network of Practice (NOP) implementation within Ghana’s Primary Health Care (PHC) system. Bringing together representatives from the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Alliance members, ARHR partners, Health Practitioners, and other key PHC […]

10 Apr 25

2025 Budget Analysis Report

Ghana’s 2025 budget shows the nation’s effort to strengthen its healthcare system, indicating commendable progress in health financing amid a challenging economic landscape. The government has demonstrated a renewed commitment to expanding access to essential health services and improving overall health outcomes, with increased allocations to the health sector. However, while these advancements signal a […]

07 Apr 25

Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures: Advancing Maternal and Newborn Health in Ghana

Every year on April 7, the world observes World Health Day, spotlighting a health issue of global importance. In 2025, the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures” draws urgent attention to maternal and newborn health—a cornerstone of public health and societal well-being. This theme deeply aligns with Ghana’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its health system, reduce […]